Tag: environment
Turkey’s First Inter-campus Sustainability Competition
Students Go Green
Turkey’s first inter-campus sustainability competition, ‘Students Go Green’, was made possible by the U.S. Consulate in Istanbul and its funding of the...
Sea Turtles in Turkey: Caretta Caretta Conservation at Iztuzu Beach
In a time of increasing disregard for the environment within Turkey, the conservation work being undertaken to protect endangered marine turtles on the southwest...
Under the Turkish Sun: Stay Safe with These 4 Tips
Summer is here, and whether you like it or not, the sun isn't going anywhere. Whether you're on vacation in the south or in...
Yabangees Making a Difference: Sandrine Ramboux Is Bridging The Gap Between...
This article was originally posted on Yesilist by Aylin Erman.
I recently sat down with Sandrine Ramboux and learned more about her latest project: C@rma....
Turkey’s Renewable Energy and Environmental Technology Needs: A summary
This article was written by Barbara Ann Cash
How do we meet the energy needs of a population of 74 million while simultaneously protecting the...
Constructing a multidisciplinary space for art lovers: The Halka Art Project...
Written by Övgü Ülgen
Halka Art Project is an art initiative based in Moda that was founded in 2011 by two like-minded academics from Yeditepe...
Not-So-Eco-Friendly “Bio-degradable” Plastic Bags
Written by Duygu Dinçer
Recently, we have been confronted with the label, “100% biodegradable”, on plastic bags in most of the big supermarkets in Istanbul....
10 Gardening Projects for an Urban Home
Written by Jessica Sim and originally published on Yesilist English.
Amidst compact apartment blocks and bustling roads, opportunities to garden in Istanbul can feel scarce....
25 Eco-Signs You Live in Turkey
Living in Istanbul comes with many joys alongside many compromises. If you are the kind of person who tries to lead a green life,...








